Cascade Seed Fund

Cascade Seed Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software companies and consumer brands, primarily in the Pacific Northwest and other rising entrepreneurial hubs across the United States. The firm focuses on backing great founders at the earliest stages, serving as coaches, mentors, and believers from the beginning. Since its inception in 2014, Cascade Seed Fund has deployed over $15 million, making more than 60 investments with an average initial investment of $200,000. Notably, 40% of these investments have been in companies with a female founder.

The firm's investment themes include enterprise/B2B orchestration through software, data, and intelligence; transformation of work by harnessing new technologies; elevated consumer experiences; and access to essential services in healthcare, education, and financial services. Cascade Seed Fund prioritizes overlooked entrepreneurs, such as market disruptors and those located outside major metropolitan areas, and commits to fair investments on standard terms and conditions.

Cascade Seed Fund's portfolio comprises a diverse range of companies across various sectors, reflecting its broad investment focus. The firm continues to seek out opportunities to work with amazing entrepreneurs in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest, aiming to strengthen the regional economy and support the growth of innovative companies.